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Estimates suggest 45 percent of dogs in the UK show signs of fear and distress when they hear fireworks.

Under current laws fireworks displays can be held every day of the year.

Existing regulations forbid fireworks being used between 11pm and 7am, with some exceptions, and those with a noise level greater than 120 decibels cannot be sold to the public.

They would still be allowed on certain nights of the year, under the proposals (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

It is feared that two injured stray dogs collected by the charity in Caerphilly on New Year’s Day was a consequence of both being frightened by late-night fireworks, according to RSPCA Cymru.

The charity supports moves to reduce the maximum permitted noise level for fireworks for public sale to 97 decibels fireworks louder than this would only be used for licensed public displays.

Ms Hens said: “Firework phobia is a treatable condition - and there’s many steps owners can take to make the experience less scary for their pet.

“But planning ahead is often key in keeping animals safe and well during fireworks displays - so having set days where displays can take place is obviously vital in ensuring people know when they have to take such extra precautions.”

In Wales in 2017 the RSPCA received 18 calls over concerns with fireworks.